Try this hearty Cincinatti chili five ways like the locals do. It is also wonderful on hot dogs and french fries.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 2-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 quart cold water
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 large onions, diced
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Lea & Perrin Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 2 Tablespoons chili powder
- 5 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a heavy gauge pot, heat oil, add beef until brown. Add onions and water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Add tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, chili powder, bay leaves, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, and cocoa. Let simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves before serving.In Cincinnati the true enthusians have their Chili 1 to 5 ways:
1. Plain
2."Two Way" - Spaghetti and Chili
3."Three Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, and Cheddar Cheese
4."Four Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, and Onions
5."Five Way" - Chili, Spaghetti, Cheddar Cheese, Onions and Kidney Beans
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Source: Chef Paul Sturkey
Reprinted with permission.
